Animation Colleges in Hyderabad - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

There are a total of 40+ best Animation colleges in Hyderabad. Out of these colleges,  20+ colleges are privately owned and 1 college is owned by the government. Several top institutions in Hyderabad offer Animation courses to students interested in pursuing a career in the field of Animation and related industries. These courses provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to create animated content for various mediums such as Films, Television, Advertising, Gaming, and Web. Arena Animation, Malla Reddy University, Reliance Education, International School of Design and Konseru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation are the top Animation colleges in Hyderabad.

Hi, please refer to the table below for the best Animation colleges in Hyderabad with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Boston Institute of Analytics	INR 75,000 - INR 1.55 lakh	Merit-Based
Hamstech Institute of Creative Education	INR 1.65 lakh	Merit-Based
IACG Multimedia College	INR 1.85 lakh - INR 7.2 lakh	Merit-Based
ICAT Design and Media College Hyderabad	INR 1.6 lakh - INR 5.4 lakh	Merit-Based
Annapurna College of Film and Media	INR 1.77 lakh	Merit-Based

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Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Animation can be inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh.

Hi, given below are the top specialisations offered by best Animation colleges in Hyderabad:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Game Design	10+ colleges
Maya	9 colleges
Photoshop	9 colleges
3DS Max	8 colleges
Graphic Design	8 colleges

Some of the leading companies that were part of Arena Animation placements in recent years are listed below:

Arena Animation Placements: Top Recruiters
Vasu Healthcare	Rockstar Games
Rede Design Studio	Prana Studios
Meditab Software	MPC Studios
Lakshya Digital	Golden Robot Animation
DQ Entertainment	Creatiosoft Solutions

Hi, yes Animation colleges in Hyderabad do offer Diploma courses and you can refer below for some of them:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Creative Multimedia College of Fine Arts	INR 1.4 Lacs - INR 2.4 lakh	Merit-Based
IACG Multimedia College	INR 2.85 lakh	Merit-Based
Stargate College of Deisgn and Animation	INR 1.5 lakh	Merit-Based
Creative Mentors Animation and Gaming College	INR 60,000 - INR 75,000	Merit-Based
FTIH	INR 50,000	Merit-Based

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Hi, listed below are the top course levels offered by best Animation colleges in Hyderabad:

Course Level	No. of Colleges
Certificate	30+
UG Diploma	10+
BSc	10
BA	9
After 10th Diploma	6
PG Diploma	4

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Hi, listed below are the top Animation colleges in Hyderabad that offer certificate courses:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Creative Multimedia College of Fine Arts	INR 50,000 - INR 80,000	Merit-Based
IACG Multimedia College	INR 1.85 lakh	Merit-Based
ICAT Design and Media College, Hyderabad	INR 1.6 lakh	Merit-Based
Annapurna College of Film and Media	INR 1.77 lakh	Merit-Based
Digiquest Institute of Creative Arts and Design	INR 15,000 - INR 1 lakh	Merit-Based

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Hi, yes Animation colleges in Hyderabad do offer Animation courses to students after Class 10 and you can refer below for some of them:

College Name	Tuition Fee
IACG Multimedia College	INR 2.85 lakh
International School of Design, Hyderabad	-
FTIH - Film And Television Institute of Hyderabad	-
St. Mary's Group of Institutions	-
Lakhotia College of Design	-

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KL University Hyderabad has experienced faculty members. The faculty are experts and professionals of their field. Below are some of the faculty members of the University:

Faculty name	Faculty designation
Dr. Sridevi Emandi	Professor
Dr. Manchiraju Kameswara Rao	Professor
Dr. Dokku Bhavana	Associate Professor
Dr. Ashish	Associate Professor

The eligibility criteria for Animation course do vary from college to college, but the basic eligibility criteria followed by them have been mentioned below:

• Candidates must have completed their class 10 and 12 from a recognised board
• Candidates should have cleared their class 12 with passing marks in any stream i.e., Science, Commerce, Arts to be considered eligible for animation colleges in India.
• For admission to PG level aspirants are required to clear graduation with a score of at least 45-60%.
• Candidates are advised to appear for common entrance exams like CUET, NID DAT, UCEED, JEE Main, NIFT, CEED, etc. to increase their chances of getting into their desired course in colleges.

For more information CLICK HERE: Best Animation Colleges in India

Yes, A career in animation is one of the most highly-paying jobs in this digital world, especially for those who have good creative and drawing skills. The highest-paying companies for animation artists are The Walt Disney Company and Microsoft according to our most recent salary estimates.

In addition, companies like Blur Studio and Pixar Animation Studios report highly competitive wages for animation artists. The average salary for an Animator is INR 7 to 20 Lacs per annum in India. Animators make INR 63,55,835 per year on average, or INR 3,055 per hour, in the USA.

For more details, click here: Animation courses 

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Yes, animators are in demand. You can refer below for the career options below: 

• Advertising
• Online and Print News Media
• Film & Television
• Cartoon production
• Theater
• Video Gaming
• E-learning

Scope of Animation: 

• Storyboarding Artists
• Character Animators
• Rigging Artists
• Texture Artists
• Layout Artists
• Compositor
• Roto Artists
• Match Moving Artists

Globally the animation industry is huge and as an animation artist, applicants have great scope both in India and abroad. Animation as a profession is a very high-paying job. The animation industry in India as well as abroad is expected to grow at a pace faster than the Information Technology industry. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha Animation page. (https://www.shiksha.com/animation-chp). I hope this will help you.

You can treat long term as long term or lifelong commitment towards a particular industry. Those who want to have a career in animation, prefer to study long term course. They either start when they have completed class 12th by entering in a reputed college for animation UG degree program. However, there are few short term Animation courses available to develop a particular skill or if someone wants to test whether they are good enough to have a career in animation. In India many passionate youngsters are forced to get into short term course because they do not get total support from their family to choose animation as a career and the students think at least a short term course could help them get closer to their passion.

Yes there are some colleges that provide part-time courses in VFX. You can check the list in the table mentioned below -

• Zee Institute of Creative Art
• Arena Animation
• Frameboxx Animation and Visual Effects
• Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity

On a daily basis, Illustrators make sketches using their hands or digital tools, collaborate with design teams & clients to grasp their requirements, rework on their projects, meet deadlines, etc. Their work responsibilities also depend on their organizations. In some companies, Illustrators also negotiate with clients and handle teams.

Like any other software, Illustrator may take some months to perfect. That's why it is essential to take courses successively. But only when you perfect one thing can you continue with the next.

Technical proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required, but a thorough understanding of the fundamentals, including composition and colour theory, is more important.

And most of all, is PRACTICE. Try to develop your own unique style. For that, you can go for Illustrator Challenges Projects on Behance. Try contributing to those and compare your work. Create your portfolio along the way.

The fees range for courses offerred by the ICAT Hyderabad is around INR 160000 - INR 600000.

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty Kohinoor Technical Institute have rating of 5 It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

International Academy of Computer Graphics is a good institution for M.A, B.A, Certificate, After 10th Diploma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialization at International Academy of Computer Graphics are Multimedia & Digital Media, Game Design.

Annapurna College of Film and Media has placed its selected students in known and reputed companies such as Raj Kishore, Relive Infrasolutions Pvt Ltd, Fueled Technologies Pvt Ltd, Puwin Couture, Sehgal Industrypvt Ltd, Em3 Agri Survices, Veinsys Technology Pvt Ltd, Aryanathg, Studio Sri Jan.

St. Mary's Group of Institutions has been rated 4.3 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. St. Mary's Group of Institutions has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.

Creative Multimedia College of Fine Arts is a private college which offers quality education to the students. The institute is affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU). The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to the students.

Picasso Animation College, Telangana provides programmes including UG Diploma, Certificate, M.Sc, B.Sc. in streams such as Animation, Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Game Design.

Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming and Technology is a tier 2 institute offering courses at UG and PG levels, in affiliation with Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU). The Institute has an Accelerator Program is designed to equip Backstage Pass students with the skills, mentorship, and resources needed to develop industry-ready games. This programme enhances students' game development skills while fostering teamwork, creativity, and innovation. The Program combines practical experience, expert mentorship, and industry exposure to prepare students for success in the global gaming market.  Apart from this, the Institute has been awarded by various institutions and offers placement assistance to students through various collaborations. 

ICE Balaji Telefilms - Institute of Creative Excellence provides programmes including After 10th Diploma, Certificate in streams such as Business & Management Studies, Mass Communication & Media, Animation, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Beauty & Fitness, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Acting, Modelling, Direction, Film Making, Video Editing (Post Production), Cinematography, Hip-Hop, Sound Recording, Production Design, Script Writing, Makeup & Beautician.

Hamstech Institute of Creative Education provides various  programmes in degrees, diplomas, certificate, and weekend progarmmes in Fashion Designing, Interior Designing, Photography, Graphic Design, Baking, Culinary Arts, and Makeup Artistry. The details are mentioned below:

FashionDesign	Duration	No. of Seats
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN FASHION DESIGN (JNAFAU)	11 mths	25
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN FASHION DESIGN & GARMENT MAKING (SBTET)	2 Yrs	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN FASHION DESIGN	3 Yrs	60
Diploma in Textiles & Fashion Design	2 yrs	25
WEEKEND FASHION DESIGN COURSE	1 yr	25
Interior design
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN INTERIOR DESIGN (JNAFAU)	11 mths	25
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN INTERIOR DESIGN (SBTET)	1 Yr	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN INTERIOR DESIGN	3 Mths	60
Diploma in Interior Design	1 Yr	25
WEEKEND INTERIOR DESIGN COURSE	1 Yr	25
Photography
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY	1 Yr	25
Short-Term Course in PHOTOGRAPHY	3 mths	25
BA Hons Degree in Photography & Digital Imaging	3 Yrs	60
WEEKEND COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY	1 Yr	25
Graphic Design
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN (JNAFAU)	1 yr	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN APPLIED ARTS (VISUAL COMMUNICATION)	3 Yrs	60
Makeup Artist
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MAKEUP ARTISTRY	3 Mths	25

The seats availability for offered courses at FTIH - Film And Television Institute of Hyderabad goes up to 380.

Yes, Roots Collegium in Hyderabad accepts TSBIE scores. For example, a score of 75% in TSBIE is considered acceptable for admission to B.Sc courses at Roots Collegium. Students must register for ROOTS Collegium BSc counseling based on their TSBIE results. 

 

Some of the top recruiters that have visited the Roots College of Design Film and Media campus for placements include The Hindu, Tech IQ solutions, Payism technologies, and Quantum leap, among others.

Creative Mentors Animation and Gaming College offers courses among so many streams and specializations, such as Animation, Visual Effects, AR-VR Game Design, Fashion design, Photography, Cyber Security, Data Science, Event Management, and many more. Candidates can click here for more details on the course, fees, and their eligibility.

Digiquest Institute of Creative Arts and Design has been rated 3.9 on Infrastructure parameter. Digiquest Institute of Creative Arts and Design offers good infrastructure such as Labs to students. Digiquest Institute of Creative Arts and Design has also been rated 4.1 for Campuslife.